The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-11
At the Theaters.

Vernona Jarbeau, who, with her company,
will be the attraction at the Grand Opera-house
during the rest Of the week, opened her engage
ment last night. Her play. called "Starlieh "
is like other popular productions of modern de-
generative times, farcial and incoherent
in character, but immensely pleasing
to the many who enjoy ludicrous play,
with a mixture of musical absurdity.
There is so much Of both of these features in
starlight that people who laugh at all at such
things will laugh almost necessarily during the
play. Miss Jarbeau herself was. in consequence
OF a severe cold, toe hoarse to sing last night,
but she did all she possibly could to please her
and clever young lady, with a pleasing
voice, sang most of Miss Jarbeau's songs,
and did remarkably we'll. Mr.. Will s.
Rising gentleman of fine stage presence and
uncommonly gifted singer, does great deal
In an original way toward making the play
pleasing, and Mr. Richard E. Carroll is quite
er large. and is above the average of its class in
merit.
There will be change Of bill at the Museum
to-day, Miss Dainty and her company appearing
in '.Little Barefoot" at both performances To-
morrow "Fanchon, the Cricket" will be given.
The announcements OF next weeks theatrical
attractions are follows: Grand. four nights
fine production of Sardous "Dolores.n Eng
lishs, Monday and Tuesday evenings, BARLEY
Campbells Clio" latter part of week. Beacon
Lights" Museum. all week, Her Atonement"
The benefit rendered to the widow and chill
dren of George DeBurger, the murdered street.
car driver promises to be successful In q Pc
cnnary way. It will be given under the
pices of the Young Ladies' Aid Society, Jewish
organization composed of twenty of the leading
society ladies. It will be given on next Wednes-
day evening. at. Plymouth Church. and full
house is assured. as over four hundred tickets
have alreadv been disposed of Tickets are for
sale at the New York Hat Company, corner OF
Pennsylvania and Washington streets, and at
the box-ofice on the night of the entertainment.
Personal and Society.
Miss Sophia Patton has returned from a
three-months visit to friends in Virginia
Capt. Charles S. Hubbard, general agent OF
the American Humane Society, is in the city.
Mrs. John III. Kitchen will give luncheon on
Wednesday, for which Invitations have been
issued.
Senator S. r. Shroyer, of Logansport, was in
the city last night, registered at the New
Denison.
sister, Mrs. S. z. Fletcher, on North Tennes-
see street
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank L. Gregory, of Omaha,
are spending short time in this city with rela-
tives. They will return home on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs Jno. G. New will give a recep-
tioC and german the 18th instant in honor of
Mrs. John I. Carey, of San Francisco, Cal.
DIR. Browning, who has just returned from a
trip to the far West, will resume practice in this
city in association with Drs. Walker and Hays.
Mr.. G. Edward ColwelI, of Fresno, Cal.
former resident of this city, was married on the
evening of Oct. 26, to Mrs. Anna Hughes, of Ala
media county. California
Mrs Lea Munhan is expected to-day to visit
Mrs. Allen Sammons, No 5S5 East Washington
street. for a few days, and, while here, she will
be glad to see her friends.
Martin Commingon, who died of typhoid fever
day before YESTERDAY had been married only five
weeks His the third death among those
who attended the wedding.
Cards have been sent by Miss Florence Miller
for dancing party Monday evening, in
honor of her guests, Miss Buttetworth, of Wash
ington, D. c., and Miss Constant of Peru.
The social by the Young Peoples Society of
Christian Eendeavor. which was to have taken
place to morrow night at the residence of Mr.
Frank Dorsey, has been postponed until Friday
night of next week.
Mrs. s. K. Fletcher gave an elegant reception,
yesterday afternoon, from till o'clock, for her
sister, Mrs. Provost. who is visiting here for
short time. Mrs. Fletcher was assisted by Mrs.
Albert Fletcher, Miss Patton, Miss Agnes
Fletcher and Miss Leah Fletcher The decora-
tions tasteful, and the Italian orchestra
furnished sweet music The guests numbered
about two hundred representative ladies.
Mrs. Geo. T. sullivan entertained large num-
Der of Der lady friends yesterday afternoon, from
3 to 6 o'clock, at her home, on East ST. Clair
street, in honor of Miss Nesbt, of Evans
vile. The parlors were beautifed with a pro-
fusion OF flowers, and music, lights and elegant
costumes went far toward making the ensemble
delightful. Mrs. Sullivan assisted in dis
pensing her Inequalities by Mrs. Flora Wusch-
ner. Mrs. Geo. G.. Tanner, Mrs. Will j.
Brown, and others.
Miss Matte Gregory, a young lady we'll
known in social circles. was. married on Wednes-
day night to Mr.. Oscar Williams, of Omaha, at
the residence of her brother, Mr.. Fred Gregory
en- Ash street. There were about fifty relatives
and friends present to witness the ceremony,
which performed by Rev. James Mcleod,
Of the Second Presbyterian Church. The bride
wore a handsome travelling dress of moire and
cloth. Mr.. and Mrs. Williams left at Ii o'clock
fo- Omaha where they will reside The only
guests from abroad were Mr.. Frank Gregory,
brother of the bride, and wife, of Omaha.
TANNEBAU8I-CooNS.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Nov. 10.-This evening
the marriage of Sol. Tannebaum and Miss
Flora Coons took place at the home of the
brides parents Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Coons. The
ceremony performed by Rev. E. B. Thorn
son. Mr. Tannebaum ia of the successful
clothiers of this city, and the bride a daughter
of ex-Mayor Coons. The groom is a jew and
the bride gentle.